# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=142

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## [Two rail sweep?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-rail-sweep/21346)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-rail-sweep/21346 "2022-09-12T00:10:12Z")

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Hi everyone, I am a woodworker and need to design architectural mill work. I am wondering if shapr would consider implementing something similar to Rhino 3D’s two rail sweep function. This basically lets you create a pro…

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## [Sculpting tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sculpting-tools/21268)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sculpting-tools/21268 "2022-09-12T00:11:26Z")

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Hello everyone I am wondering if anyone has experience exporting models into blender or similar type program to sculpt. I want to create details and lines found in Art Nouveau woodworking and it seems to me that this lev…

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## [Feature Suggestion For the Forum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-for-the-forum/21325)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-for-the-forum/21325 "2022-09-11T19:46:32Z")

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Just a suggestion. Is it possible to have a banner at the top with random pictures of items or products made by members with Shapr3D? Photo banners at the top of forums are always an instant eye catcher and a draw which…

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## [Aligned Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligned-dimensions/21309)

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**Author:** [@Tanker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanker)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligned-dimensions/21309 "2022-09-11T19:44:47Z")

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Would it be possible to have aligned dimensions when angled features are being indicated

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## [Navigation + Shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/navigation-shortcuts/16442)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_John](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert_John)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/navigation-shortcuts/16442 "2022-09-11T18:34:49Z")

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Hello Shapr3D team, I have installed your software under Windows 11 and tested it very intensively - I must say I am very enthusiastic - CONGRATULATION! I work as a CG artist exclusively with C4D, MOI3D and 3DCoat - I te…

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## [Lost in a youtube tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-in-a-youtube-tutorial/21331)

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**Author:** [@Breakin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Breakin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-in-a-youtube-tutorial/21331 "2022-09-11T14:24:56Z")

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Hi there to improve my (small) skill I watch many tutorial on youtube on the following @2:49 I don’t find how It’s done can you please help?? By the way if you know other way than youtube to find tutorial let me know …

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## [Design maps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-maps/21313)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-maps/21313 "2022-09-10T16:33:09Z")

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hey there, is it possible to get like folders or something to organize designs. just like drag one onto another or “create folder” option on design page?

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## [Add text on circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-text-on-circle/21246)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-text-on-circle/21246 "2022-09-10T07:24:45Z")

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How do I add text on a circle ? I am designing a medal and was wondering how to add text on it !

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## [Hide - unhide](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-unhide/21308)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-unhide/21308 "2022-09-09T22:56:09Z")

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Posted this before just wondering if their has been any thought’s of implementing a command that can do Hide/Unhide (not isolate) this faster than having to find in many sections of the folders where that one part that w…

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## [Multiple files export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-files-export/21311)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-files-export/21311 "2022-09-09T18:31:15Z")

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Hi, When exporting a model in multiple file, all the exported models are center in 0,0,0. Would it be possible to keep their coordinates ? The idea is to re-compose in a BIM software the “assembled model”.

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## [Drawing Title](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-title/19064)

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**Author:** [@HarnerMade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarnerMade)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-title/19064 "2022-09-09T16:35:01Z")

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Is there a way to change the Title Block of my drawing to something other than Body 1?

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## [Shapr3D capabilities](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-capabilities/21282)

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**Author:** [@bthorburn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bthorburn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-capabilities/21282 "2022-09-09T00:57:05Z")

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Hi, Can I create an exploded drawing using Shapr3D? Also, I am correct in thinking I cannot create a parts list using Shapr3D? Finally, does Shapr3D have a timeline facility? Regards, Brian

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## [Lateral Helicoid groove on a tore…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lateral-helicoid-groove-on-a-tore/21119)

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**Author:** [@Loulabird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loulabird)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lateral-helicoid-groove-on-a-tore/21119 "2022-09-08T21:14:12Z")

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A lateral Hélicoïdal Groove all around the surface of a tore like on the joined image …. Is it possible to draw with Shapr3D ? Many thanks for your help !

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## [iPhone Support?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-support/13724)

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**Author:** [@phosforia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/phosforia)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-support/13724 "2022-09-08T09:49:48Z")

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why is there no iphone app? I have an iphone 12 pro max that I would love to use to design, like I did when I was using the Umake app on the app store. It’s a very similar app to Shapr3D only thing is I haven’t had luck …

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## [Area select, better screenshots](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-select-better-screenshots/17354)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-select-better-screenshots/17354 "2022-09-07T20:22:10Z")

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The first tweaks to Visualization are in: Smoother edges on your screenshots Added area selection Fixes and improvements Just like last time, please let us know what you think in the thread and share your lat…

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## [Is there any form of flow functionality (a la Rhino)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-form-of-flow-functionality-a-la-rhino/3491)

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**Author:** [@HerrChick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HerrChick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-form-of-flow-functionality-a-la-rhino/3491 "2022-09-06T20:51:29Z")

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Hi All, New iPad user and loving the app so far. I am coming from Rhino and Fusion 360 and I mostly use Rhino for Jewlery design. I am looking into Shapr as a great on the go solution for when I am doing commissions, b…

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## [Better drawing features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-drawing-features/21140)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-drawing-features/21140 "2022-09-06T15:39:38Z")

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I would love to see a better way of drawing organic, complex lines. The two spline modes are clunky and time consuming, in my opinion. It would be great to be able to freely draw a line of organic complexity, and then ha…

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## [Flatten a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-a-surface/21273)

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**Author:** [@ViperFactory](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ViperFactory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-a-surface/21273 "2022-09-06T13:45:19Z")

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After designing and 3D printing a part, I needed to move some of my mounting holes. I moved them a few mm in various directions on my 3D model. The end result was that the rear surface that the holes went through, has wa…

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## [Parts of sketches not projecting correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-of-sketches-not-projecting-correctly/21243)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-of-sketches-not-projecting-correctly/21243 "2022-09-06T07:14:56Z")

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See some screen shots to try an explain. I have been struggling with this drawing and could not work out why I am not getting sketches to project and why parts of my drawings are not lining up. I have also noticed that …

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## [Union doesn't seem to work with shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-doesnt-seem-to-work-with-shapes/21261)

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**Author:** [@Nypam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nypam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-doesnt-seem-to-work-with-shapes/21261 "2022-09-05T18:24:27Z")

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Hey there, I’m new to Shapr3D and so far, I really love it. However, I cannot figure out why I can’t use ‘union’ to combine different objects. Here is a quick demo of ‘union’ not working as expected. Co…

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## [     Why is this happening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198)

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**Author:** [@Joeykramer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joeykramer)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198 "2022-09-05T17:04:27Z")

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When I draw a line everything becomes visible this was never like this before

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## [Draw a grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-grid/21254)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-grid/21254 "2022-09-05T16:10:20Z")

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Any quick way to draw a grid of 10cm squares to about 400x400 ? Wish I could just draw a table 40 rows by 40 columns.

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## [Object displayed in transparency](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-displayed-in-transparency/20714)

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**Author:** [@Lorence](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lorence)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-displayed-in-transparency/20714 "2022-09-04T05:30:18Z")

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I don’t know what I did to it, but all of a sudden whatever I open, draw on the ipad turn into transparent objects… even the old ones I opened again is displayed in transparency. Can any one help to set this properly aga…

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## [What pen to use?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-pen-to-use/21104)

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**Author:** [@Bettilyon26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bettilyon26)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-pen-to-use/21104 "2022-09-03T18:48:20Z")

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What is the best pen to use on the tablet? What is the brand name of the pen? How much am I expected to pay for this pen?

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## [.9999 problems cropping up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/9999-problems-cropping-up/20811)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/9999-problems-cropping-up/20811 "2022-09-03T18:23:59Z")

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Recently I’ve started experiencing a problem. I notice it mainly on Shapr3D for Mac. Running the latest version, and I’m not sure exactly what that is, as I’m away from my Mac at the moment, but can check later. When dr…

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## [Login failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/login-failed/21192)

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**Author:** [@johnrci3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnrci3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/login-failed/21192 "2022-09-03T14:00:12Z")

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Finished up drawing, getting ready to print, program crashed, now I cannot sign in to finish. Will not sign in from app or browser . MacBook Air m2.

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## [Sync Conflicts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-conflicts/21231)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-conflicts/21231 "2022-09-03T06:19:47Z")

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I’ve turned on sync yesterday. Now I see some drawings have a conflict. I mostly only iPad to edit my drawings and just use my Mac to view them. How do I clear this conflict. If I delete on the Mac will it delete on the …

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## [功能请求：放样可以多样化吗？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/21233)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/21233 "2022-09-03T04:19:10Z")

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## [When I have 100 holes to extrude, can I select them all at once?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-have-100-holes-to-extrude-can-i-select-them-all-at-once/21221)

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**Author:** [@Yunfei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yunfei)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-have-100-holes-to-extrude-can-i-select-them-all-at-once/21221 "2022-09-02T17:50:56Z")

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Hi, Like the bellow image, I have many small holes to extrude from the body, if I don’t want click them one by one, is there any better method?

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## [Drill (Extrude) holes between 3D parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drill-extrude-holes-between-3d-parts/21228)

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**Author:** [@ViperFactory](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ViperFactory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drill-extrude-holes-between-3d-parts/21228 "2022-09-02T19:24:57Z")

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I am having the hardest time figuring out how to drill through these 2 holes where these two parts meet. How can I do this off plane? These holes need to be aligned and perpendicular to the part so the screws can fit. …

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